An Se-young Wins Epic 95-Minute Battle at All England
The All England badminton tournament saw an amazing women’s singles final. An Se-young from South Korea and Wang Zhi Yi from China played a fantastic match that lasted 95 minutes. The game was full of exciting shots and long rallies, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.
People wondered if women’s singles would be as good this year. Some great players like Tai Tzu-ying and Carolina Marin had either retired or were facing injuries. Also, other former champions seemed to be losing their top form. However, An Se-young, the Korean Olympic champion, came to Birmingham ready to fight. She knew she had to work hard to win the title.
Wang Zhi Yi from China also came to play her best. She wanted to continue the great tradition of women’s singles. Both players showed amazing skill and determination. Therefore, the match turned out to be a classic.
“Yes, I’m the King now,” An Se-young said after winning the match. The final score was 13-21, 21-18, 21-18. The match reminded many of the famous Sindhu-Okuhara final from Glasgow. In the second set, An Se-young was down 17-18 and close to losing. But she kept fighting.
A battle of wills!
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The rallies were very long, with many shots going back and forth. Both players were determined not to let the shuttlecock touch the ground. An Se-young was rumored to be sick, and she did make some errors. But she didn’t give up.
“I trust myself. No thinking. Just keep going. Just keep going,” An Se-young explained. Her plan was simple but effective. She kept hitting the shuttlecock to the far corners of the court. She made Wang Zhi Yi run from one side to the other.
Wang Zhi Yi scored points with her smashes and net shots. However, An Se-young kept placing her shots in the corners. She wanted to show Wang Zhi Yi that even if she returned the shuttlecock many times, An Se-young would eventually win those corner shots.
The match was very close. At 13-13 in the third set, it was clear that the game would be tight until the end. Both players traded points until 18-18. Then, Wang Zhi Yi made a mistake on a return from the far corner. The score became 18-19. After that, she made another error at the net, making it 18-20. An Se-young had finally won.
The match was full of intense moments. Both players showed great skill and determination. They kept the audience engaged with their long rallies and amazing shots. An Se-young’s victory shows her strength and determination.
